Well, you made a lot of unfounded assumptions.. But I do believe that it has gotten way out of hand. Go ahead and tempt fate, play with fire. It is the only park in Florida that actually runs in the black not the red. Many people who live here in The Villages have kind and generous hearts. This is the home of A Florida man. You sound more like one of the killers trying to get people agitated. Yes. ft. home is a 3 bed, 2.0 bath property. . The animals are dangerous but rarely attack humans unless threatened. Then to top it off you have people of all ages from probably 12 to 80 carrying guns and hunting the poor wildlife out there. I was wondering what else is in the forest. Rainier National Park 07-08-1999 Joseph Wood Jr. Mt. The same direction Lacey was last seen walking towards. Its fun and relaxinguntil its not. Friend of a friend lives alone on her acreage in Weirsdale on Lake County line. The four wheelers tear up the foot paths and take away any peace and quiet you might be trying to get. Forgot to mention this- which I truly believe: "A gun may falsely empower its possessor to overreact, instigating and losing otherwise tractable conflicts with similarly armed persons. Type in your Question: Type in a question that other users can answer to. The Rainbow Family of Living Light gathers to eat and listen to music after a chili cook-off Saturday in Ocala National Forest. (Yet, you're going to use two murders from 1966 as a reason to avoid the springs? The people live in towns and cities where there is no crime or rough people and where there are alot of police to protect them from country folk. Also where did I state anywhere that I do not carry? One of the rules of carrying firearms is not to disclose publicly that you do. Ocala National Forest, 2011 . My family loves to come to our home for gatherings and family outings. alone (and I am a female). In order to keep your same standard of living your salary can vary greatly. In 2004, investigators began going through old case files and interviewing witnesses again, including Brant Hoover, who was 11 years old and in a canoe on the lake that day. Many years ago you could make a "Hunting Buggy" that did not need to meet the same standards as vehicles on the roads. I live in the forest near the Putnam County line. MISSING PERSONS. I have seen hunters "spotlighting" from their trucks on forest roads but none of these things mean violence towards humans is occurring. To the thieves, meth lab makers and murderers, I would show you no mercy if I find you first in the forest. There are even a couple good restaurants out there. It is happening in YOUR forest too. We can surely help you find the best one according to your needs. Ocala Post - August 13, 2015. Its a magical place. The forest is so beautiful. My friend had his 20G and I had my 12G with plenty of slugs. Directions. The Springs and Lakes, are some of the most beautiful places I know of. Not a place to run out of gas, forget AAA out here. Lock your vehicles. It's beautiful with all the springs and everything God Bless all. Once their, you were safe from the law.There have always been places you need to have your guard up, and this is one of them. But other than that My weekend was fun. FOX 35 Orlando. Rainier National Park 01-12-2021 Christopher Jarman North Cascades National Park 01-13-2021 Austin Oniel Chase Mt. It will not taunt criminals or coax the owners into brazen displays of their firearms. An estimated 40,000 to 45,000 people live within the forest's borders about 40 miles north of The Villages. A quick google search reveals that there have been articles about this since 1996 and it included references to 1966.. My wife and i have a high school friend who lives Ocala national forest area. Lots of trailer parks and places around the lakes. And if you want to live in a crime free place, you might as well die now because the only place your going to find that is in heaven. I did a Google search with that name and a few mug shots come up with that name. Its the decline of life as we know it, brought to you by the US government and the businesses who own it. In MY OPINION. So, yes, the Guardian statement holds factual, documentable truths. Show me one place where you are 100% safeOne story you have not heard about here---is one where someone has gone totally bonkers and randomly killed mass people. 2. I've been living in the Ocala National Forest for over 14 years, and have fished and hiked the Forest since my early teens. The scariest thing I have ever encountered in the forest was a man. But anniversaries of Nancy Leichner's 1966 disappearance during a scuba-diving excursion at Alexander Springs in the Ocala National Forest rolled by with no news. It so sad! But, growing up here when I was younger we still had the drugs just different drugs. How do you know the FBI has actually got you under surveillance? I have also run across vehicles that are homes to some unfortunate persons. There was no cell phone reception.After we set up our tent and were cooking dinner, a white 4X4 king cab pickup came driving up slowly, stopped and turned around just past our tent. he never even saw the man. Fortunately for me, I haven't had any other unusual run ins, close calls, or encounters. You'd think the normal reaction would be, 'thanks for the head's up! Turn yourself in. Warren Ward, 11, Everglades National Park, 2015 . I'm camping there soon. Ocala, Florida state forest missing people This was posted on Sas Chron Webpage, so I googled and looks like lots of missing people, strange stuff happening in Florida! Marion County. It also looked as if it had dried blood on it. But you could do that with any place. They are destroying the Lord's creations. Marion County. I really want to thank those who publish information regarding the "darker" side of the Ocala National Forest.I'm a member of one of the local paranormal groups, and we have been spending a lot of time in the Forest in an attempt to substantiate some of the claims of hauntings out there.When we have substantiation of some of the less than fortunate events that have occurred out there, it helps us get at least some idea what locations to focus on.Thus far, we have been able to gather some photographic and audio evidence in at least one area. Not that what has been said in this blog did not happen---and many a time I look around and wonder just how many bodies are buried out here, and will never be found. The worst thing I saw was a snake, and a bear. Lots of Pretty deer. And you mentioned that you are in the Criminal Justice System. It was also a rough place. You can bet they're all well prepared. Along the same lines, individuals who are in possession of a gun may increase their risk of gun assault by entering dangerous environments that they would have normally avoided. Ive camped in the forest numerous times, unarmed except for a knife (which, Ill admit, is a little naive), and have never experienced anything even remotely dangerous. 911 or 9mm? The night immediately prior to the Boatman murders, I was in the Forest in the same area, Juniper Springs and hiking at night in an area where I had observed lots of bear activity. People are just paranoid and freak out about 1 incident. Come during the week or have a larger group on the weekends. Of this 128.75 square miles (103.66 percent) is public lands. What you asked abovewould be the same as asking a pig to fly. Police need to die. Most beautiful place in the forest. If you come up missing and the police are even nice enough to search for you your lucky! Chad called a friend for a ride, but when the friend arrived, Chad was nowhere to be found. (which btw are allowed in your vehicle without a conceal carry permit or on your person with conceal permit) and I found it fascinating! I live in the Ocala National Forest. . Salt Springs Campground. There are ways to get involved if you're interested. Between wildlife, and even tripping/potential fall, let alone undesirable humans lurking out in the middle of nowhere, I dont understand why this is a welcomed activity. The beauty of the place is all being destroyed by people leaving trash everywhere. It was unclear Tuesday what kind of response Schaefer got from the detectives to whom he wrote. The location is idea fabulous views and very peacful yet only a short walk to the shops & pub. In 1995, a fellow inmate at Florida State Prison stabbed Schaefer to death. Location: Tamarind Grove/Monpazier, France. The list of things Karens call the cops for when it comes to Black people just keeps getting longer and . It is a pretty well populated area so most of the locals probably keep an eye out for suspicious activity. I haven't fished there since. So you and I can type whatever our pretty little hearts desire! Rainier National Park 12-22-2014 James Griffin Olympic National Park 09-17-2015 Glen Austin Oldfield II Gifford Pinchot National Forest 06-29-2017 Wilford Ray Johnson Pinchot National Forest 09-27-2017 Carol Marlene Ferguson Olympic National Forest 10-08-2020 Alexander Pisch North Cascades National Park 10-12-2020 Sam Dubal - Mt. These are party spots, more than camp spots for the locals. It's wilderness. Who will you depend on to save your ass if you need help? If I knew when I bought this place about all that goes on here would I choose to live here again? I have lived in a mega city where there is gang violence in certain areas, I have worked and lived in those areas. Ocala is the arm pit f Florida! I am a professional in the business world, and love the peace and quiet out here. I truly appreciate this blog and its comments f on all sides. It wasnt a question. They came to you on a boat ramp looking for a few bucks and you sent them on there way.Stay in Ocala, Please for our safety and yours. I don't believe the author is a moronjust writing about instances. Have never felt unsafe and the only thing I carry is a knife. This is true if you stick to the rest areas on public frigging highways! Just take the id to the police station and where you found it. Should I report this to the county sheriff? Not pack it all up and head back into town.So The Forest is a great place to live. Keith was last seen by a family member the morning of November 19, 2013 in the area of the Derby Downs in Silver Shores. His body was found six days later, his dog alive and . At that point we decided we did not want to be seen and no longer walked with our lights on. I have walked the trails in the Ocala National Forest many times by myself as a female and never once felt any threat. They are up and gone when the sun comes up. Campers call Ocala National Forest "an Eden," a nearly 400,000-acre, subtropical wilderness with clear-flowing streams and abundant wildlife. He suggested he may have killed many, many more. Similar Items. He could of turned out to be crazy, or he might of thought we were. My husband had camped out there in the past and asked me if I wanted to camp there. By. Its a magical place. Feb. 16OCALA, Florida A Conneaut man accused of raping a minor was arrested Tuesday morning after he was discovered hiding in a van in a Florida forest. Wow, I can't help but think of the texas chainsaw massacre movies when reading an these comments. I am sad for the coming generations. They are not safe, and the comparison to city life is not even a reasonable argument. Stick to the main areas of the forest. 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